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Ivarstead is roughly halfway between Riften and Whiterun. It is still within the Rift and is therefore governed by Riften. It is, in fact the only town in Skyrim which is not along a major road travelling between two Hold capitals. The citizens are often heard complaining about how they want to leave Ivarstead as there is nothing there.

Apart from buying and selling food at the inn, no merchants are available in Ivarstead. If fast travel is not an option or not desired, the quartermaster at the Rift Imperial Camp due south of town (or alternatively the Rift Stormcloak Camp due east of town across the lake) constitute the only nearby resupply.

Boti, resident of Fellstar Farm, buys leeks, wheat, cabbage and potatoes from the Dragonborn. Due to faltering economical situation in Ivarstead, no leeks are grown in the village. Temba Wide-Arm will also purchase any available firewood chopped for 5 apiece.

The river is abundant with many kinds of fish and dartwings of both colors. The surrounding area is ripe with game, with many deer, bears and rabbits to hunt.

Ivarstead is one of the few towns outside of hold capitals to have their own guards.

If the Dragonborn has started the "Alduin's Bane" quest and heads down to Ivarstead without defeating Alduin, they will still be able to hear Paarthurnax's dialogue and see Alduin flying around the mountaintop.

Even though Ivarstead is in The Rift, the guards are not named "Riften Guard." Guards in Ivarstead are called "Ivarstead Guard," but still wear the Riften Hold emblem on their shields. In addition, they still wear the same Riften Hold color (purple) on their armor and helmets.